That first team 'pep-talk'
Your Business|February/March 2021
Setting intentions in times of uncertainty.
That first team 'pep-talk'

2020 has most certainly put a dampener on the goal setters out there, with many people feeling like ‘What’s the point?’ Uncertainty is a killer of dreams and ambition and provides one with many excuses for not committing to a plan, programme or the accomplishment of a dream.

We know, however, that dreams, vision, and goals are the very essence of what keeps us moving forward, motivated, and alive. Even our bodies and our immune systems respond positively to our endeavors to achieve the impossible and our spirits are lifted each time we make a small stride or achieve a milestone. Remove our goals and we sometimes sink into lethargy or even a depression, aimlessly wandering from one day to the next, with no end in sight.

So, with the new year here for the taking and the making, what shall one do during that first team pep talk or that strategic planning meeting, when everyone is expected to be inspired and optimistic about the new prospects and project that will lead to the highest profits in the history of the company?

Knowing what we know now, how should we approach 2021 when it comes to setting goals and objectives for the future, be it our own or that of the team or company?

Flexibility is strength

The companies and people who excelled last year - and there were more than you think - were light, nimble, and flexible. They reacted fast, smart, and hard. They assessed and took action, without too much pomp and ceremony, sentiment, and circumspection. Whether it meant layoffs, home-based offices, or shutting down branches, whether they went online or took a new product line on board within weeks, they simply kept moving and adjusting with the shifting sand they found themselves on.

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